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Patent CA-2440093-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR DALE
IPC: B65D39/08
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A novel method for sealing a plastic closure to a container flange using an elastomeric gasket (60). A plurality of annular sealig bands (40) are positioned on the diametric sealing surface of the closure (10) on which the gasket (60) rests. As the closure (10) is threaded into the container (50), the annular sealing bands (40) become embedded within the gasket (60) to improve the seal and overcome the negative sealing effects of the parting line flash present on the closure portion of the seal gland as a result of the manufacturing process.
Patent CA-2441570-A1 (CA)
Title: Campylobacter glycosyltransferases for biosynthesis of gangliosides and ganglioside mimics
Inventor: WAKARCHUK WARREN W
IPC: C12N9/88
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: This invention provides prokaryotic glycosyltransferases, including a bifunctional sialyltransferase that has both an .alpha.2,3- and an .alpha.2,8-activity. A .beta.1,4-GalNAc transferase and a .beta.1,3-galactosyltransferase are also provided by the invention, as are other glycosyltransferases and enzymes involved in synthesis of lipooligosaccharide (LOS). The glycosyltransferases can be obtained from, for example, Campylobacter species, including C. jejuni. In additional embodiments, the invention provides nucleic acids that encode the glycosyltransferases, as well as expression vectors and host cells for expressing the glycosyltransferases.
Patent CA-2441657-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOI OONG
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 1997-10-13
Abstract: A foldable and motorized wheelchair comprising a seat having a top surface and a bottom surface and a seat back flexibly engaged therewith, and a foldable support frame having a plurality of wheels fixed to the seat. A power source is engaged with at least two of the wheels for applying a driving force to the wheels. The foldable support frame includes two track members positioned in a parallel and spaced relationship on the bottom surface of the seat, each track member extending from a point proximate the seat back toward the front edge of the seat, and two front legs, each front leg pivotally engaged with the bottom surface of the seat. A front cross-beam extends between and is fixed to the two front legs at a location spaced from the seat and proximate the distal ends of the front legs, two of the wheels each being attached to the front cross-beam and front leg combination proximate the respective distal ends of each of the front legs. At least one front reinforcing member is fixed between the two front legs. Two rear legs are also provided, each rear leg engaged with a respective track member and being slidable in a respective track member, two of the wheels each being attached respectively proximate the distal end of each of the two rear legs, and at least one rear reinforcing member is fixed between the two rear legs. At least one side reinforcing member is located on each side of the support frame, and a locking member extends from the bottom surface of the seat and to the front cross-beam, the locking member being engaged and locked when the frame is in a fully extended position and also when the frame is in a completely folded position. Track locking members for locking the rear legs in position on the tracks when the frame is fully extended are also provided.
Patent CA-2446623-A1 (CA)
Title: Clothes washer wash cycle method and apparatus
Inventor: SHAFFER TIMOTHY SCOTT
IPC: D06F33/46
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A method for operating a washing machine in a wash cycle is provided. The washing machine includes a rotatable basket disposed in a wash tub and an agitator disposed in the basket. The method includes, in an exemplary embodiment, adding a predetermined amount of wash liquid to the wash tub, oscillating the agitator at a first speed, and oscillating the agitator at a second speed that is greater than the first speed.
Patent CA-2446702-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAILER HERMANN
IPC: A61L31/00
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A novel polymer composition is provided which includes a base material including a biodegradable polymer or copolymer, and a copolymer additive including one or more monomers imparting a tensile strength to the polymer composition at room temperature that is lower than a tensile strength at roo m temperature for the base material.
Patent CA-2449106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTGOMERY ROBERT KEITH
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: An anisotropically etched prism assembly including a device portion (5904), a light coupling portion (5110) and an alignment portion (5106). The anisotropically etched prism assembly having a plurality of optical devices arranged in a first fixed pattern. Each pair of said plurality of optical devices spaced a first prescribed distance apart. The light coupling portion (5110) including a plurality of anisotropically etched prisms arranged in a second fixed pattern so as to correspond with a respective one of the plurality of optical devices. Each one of the pairs of said plurality of anisotropically etched prisms are spaced a second prescribed distance apart, the second prescribed distance substantially equals the first prescribed distance. The alignment portion (5106) aligns the light coupling portion and the device portion.
Patent CA-2454868-A1 (CA)
Title: User bandwidth monitor and control management system and method
Inventor: O'BRIEN KEVIN M
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A communication method for equitably distributing access to a shared broadband signal having a defined bandwidth to ensure that each user accessing the system receives at least a predetermined minimum bandwidth connection. The method uses a server system that includes at least one server and a plurality of client systems connected to at least one server. A respective user utilizes each client system. The method includes controlling user access to the shared broadband signal, monitoring an amount of the signal bandwidth used by each user, and controlling an amount of the signal bandwidth available to each user based on a total usage of the bandwidth.
Patent CA-2457685-A1 (CA)
Title: Providing current control over wafer borne semiconductor devices using overlayer patterns
Inventor: GUENTER JAMES K
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for providing wafer parasitic current control to a semiconductor wafer (1240) having a substrate (1240), at least one active layer (1240) and at least one surface layer (1240), Current control can be achieved through the formation of patterns ( 1240) surrounding contacts (1215), said patterns (1240) including insulating implants and/or sacrificia l layers formed between active devices represented by said contacts (1215). Current flows through active regions (1260) associated with said contacts (1215) and active devices. Methods of and systems for wafer level burn-in (WLBI) of semiconductor devices are also disclosed. Current control at the wafer level is important when using WLBI methods and systems.
Patent CA-2458723-A1 (CA)
Title: A lead-free copper alloy and its use
Inventor: SEEGER JOERG
IPC: C22C9/04
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A lead-free copper alloy on the base of Cu-Zn-Si and its use. The copper alloy is built on the base of copper, zinc and silicon without toxic additives and consists of: 70 to 83% Cu, 1 to 5% Si and the further matrix-active elements: 0.01 to 2% Sn, 0.01 to 0.3% Fe and/or Co, 0.01 to 0.3% Ni, 0.01 to 0.3% Mn, the remainder Zn and unavoidable impurities. The demands for a health-conscious and ecological compatibility are thus naturally met.
Patent CA-2458736-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making piperidone ketals using polyphosphoric acid
Inventor: JEWELL RICHARD A
IPC: C07D491/10
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A method for making piperidone ketals by condensing a suitable alcohol with a piperidone in the presence of polyphosphoric acid.
Patent CA-2459361-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for encoding and decoding communication data
Inventor: FELLERER JOSEF
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for encoding and decoding communication da ta (32), especially voice data, which is transmitted in a plurality of data packets (30) in a digital communication network (1), especially for internet telephony. The communication data (32) is encoded by means of a selected cod e at an emission point (2, 3, 4) in each of the data packets (30); a code numb er of the selected code is transmitted as code information with each of the dat a packets; and the communication data (32) is decoded by allocating the code number to the code stored in the code table created at a reception point (2, 3, 4).
Patent CA-2462301-A1 (CA)
Title: Para-amino benzoic acids as integrin antagonists
Inventor: LEHMANN THOMAS
IPC: A61K31/197
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), their preparation and use as pharmaceutical compositions asintegrin antagonists, especially as .alpha.4.beta. and/or .alpha.4.beta.7 and/or .alpha.9.beta.1 intergrin antagonists and in particular for the production of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the inhibition or the prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated disorders. Examples are the treatment and the prophylaxis of atherosclerosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas e (COPD), allergies, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, myocardial ischemia, rheumatoid arthritis, transplant rejection and other inflammatory, autoimmune and immune disorders.
Patent CA-2464308-A1 (CA)
Title: Supercritical fluids processing: preparation of protein microparticles and their stabilisation
Inventor: GENTILE MARCO
IPC: C07K1/30
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A process for the co-precipitation of a substance with a stabiliser therefor , by a gas anti solvent process comprising introducing into a particle formati on vessel a supercritical fluid pure or mixed with a modifier; and a solution comprising said substance and said stabiliser dissolved in a solvent; so as said solvent is extracted from the solution by said supercritical fluid and co- precipitation of the substance and stabiliser occurs. The process may be carried out using an apparatus comprising a particle formation vessel (22) a nd a nozzle (27) having a central orifice (39) serving to introduce a solution of the substance and a plurality of outer orifices (41) serving to carry a flow of supercritical fluid into the particle formation vessel (22), such that th e solvent is extracted from the solution by the supercritical fluid and precipitation of micron sized particles of the substance/stabilizer occurs. The substance is preferably a protein of pharmaceutical interest, which is highly stabilized for storage by this process.
Patent CA-2464707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BILKEY CHRIS R
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A set of pharmaceutical dosage forms is provided, each comprising at least two therapeutic agents selected from (a) an estrogen, (b)an androgen and (c) anantimuscarinic, in total and relative dosage amounts that are theraputically effective in treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) or postmenopausal sexual avoidance (PMSA), said dosage forms being adapted for intravaginal administration.        A method of treatment of FSD or PMSA comprises administering intravaginally, in a treatment regimen extending over a period of at least 7 days, dosage forms at least a portion of which comprise two or more therapeutic agents selected from (a) an estrogen, (b) an androgen, and (c)an antimuscarinic, in total and relative dosage amounts that are therapeutically effective in treatment of FSD or PMSA, wherein no more than one dosage form is administred on any day.  Also provided is a kit useful in implementing such a treatment regimen.
Patent CA-2466066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEITZ THOMAS
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouvelles g(D)?1¿-pyrrolines de formule (I), dans laquelle R?1¿, R?2¿, Y et R?3¿ ont la signification donnée dans le descriptif. L'invention concerne également plusieurs procédés de fabrication de ces composés, ainsi que leur utilisation dans la lutte contre les parasites.
Patent CA-2466219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIGNEY JEANETTE ANN
IPC: A41B9/04
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A garment including in combination a crutch panel defined by a top edge and bottom edge, said top and bottom edges joined by side edges, said top and bottom edges and side edges defining top and bottom corners, respectively on either side of the panel, a pair of leg encircling strap members, each strap member extending from a top corner to a corresponding bottom corner on either side of the panel, wherein in use, the strap members encircle each leg of a wearer preferably below the wearers hip tine and extend under each buttock and the crutch panel is located and positioned without any portion of the garment covering the cheeks of the buttocks or across the wearers back.
Patent CA-2467027-A1 (CA)
Title: Strapping machine with improved chute release system
Inventor: LININGER JOSEPH E
IPC: B65B13/18
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A strapping machine configured to feed a strapping material around a load, position, tension and seal the strapping material around the load, the strapping machine including a strap chute for carrying the strap around the load and for releasing the strap material from the strap chute. The strap chute defines a longitudinal axis transverse to the chute. The strap chute is formed having a chute frame and an inner wall defining a track for conveying the strap through the strap chute. The inner wall is movable relative to the chute frame, parallel to the longitudinal axis between an operating position and a release position to release the strap from the strap chute. A drive assembly is operably connected to the inner wall for moving the inner wall between the operating and release positions. The drive assembly includes driven elements mounted to the inner wall for longitudinal movement therewith. The driven elements constrain movement of the inner wall in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. The drive assembly includes at least two spaced apart drive members operably connected to the inner wall and configured for movement transverse to the longitudinal direction and transverse to the movement of the inner wall.
Patent CA-2471510-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOURCIER DAVID PAUL
IPC: C03C27/12
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: Des laminés de verre sont préparés au moyen de matières intercouches de plastique à faible humidification, telle que des feuilles intercouches de polyvinylbutyral, par un procédé utilisant un désaérage à l'aide d'un rouleau d'essorage, et une finition haute température à pression atmosphérique.
Patent CA-2471566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS LEO
IPC: A61K31/167
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne d'une part, l'utilisation de fibrates en vue de réduire la toxicité hépatique des inhibiteurs de MTP et, d'autre part, des compositions pharmaceutiques renfermant un inhibiteur de MTP et un fibrate.
Patent CA-2471857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOEPF EDWARD
IPC: A23L5/20
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: The invention provides methods for making and using thermotolerant phytases, e.g., a method of using a thermotolerant phytase in feed and food processing and feed or food products comprising a thermotolerant phytase.
Patent CA-2472888-A1 (CA)
Title: Sanitaire equipe d'un urinoir separe
Inventor: GAGOSZ JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un sanitaire (1) comportant un compartiment sanitaire (7) dans lequel se trouve une cuvette de W-C (8), ce sanitaire comportant en outre un urinoir (32) séparé dudit compartiment sanitaire (7) et accessible, depuis l'extérieur du sanitaire (1), indépendamment de celui-ci.
Patent CA-2472944-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite de marquage de type numeroteur par deformation
Inventor: FERROUD PLATTET FERNAND
IPC: B44B5/00
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: Tête de marquage (2) destinée plus particulièrement au marquage des objets métalliques tels que des tôles et, par exemple, des tôles de carrosserie automobile d'aviation ou d'électroménager qui nécessitent un repérage, du type comprenant une succession de plusieurs molettes de marquage montées en rotation sur un axe transversal, caractérisée en ce que la succession de molettes est un empilage de plusieurs molettes de marquage disposées côte à côte de façon adjacente sur l'axe de pivotement et sans espace entre chacune d'elles, c'est-à-dire entre leurs flancs respectifs adjacents, et en ce qu'elle comprend un cliquet de commande monobloc.
Patent CA-2474489-A1 (CA)
Title: Manufacturing three dimensional surface structure web
Inventor: SCHERB THOMAS THOROC
IPC: D21F5/18
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a fiber web (12), in particular a web of tissu e or hygiene material, provided with a three dimensional surface structure, th e fiber web is pressed at a dry content of less than 35%, in particular less than 30%, and preferably less than 25% onto an imprinting fabric (14) by a first pressure field and is thereby pre-imprinted, and in which the fiber we b is guided through at east one pressure field (third pressure field) provided for dewatering and or drying said fiber web. Preferably, the fiber web is on ce more pressed onto an imprinting fabric by means of a second pressure field i n order to fix strength without destroying the three dimensional surface structure. The fiber web is preferably guided between the first and the seco nd pressure field through said at least one third pressure field. Preferably, t he same imprinting fabric is used in said first pressure field and said second pressure field. Moreover, the dry content is achieved by a favorably priced apparatus instead of by TAD drying apparatus.
Patent CA-2475335-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for three-dimensional inventory link
Inventor: AUDWOYNE BRITTAIN ERIC
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method is presented for providing an end user with a virtual reality experience. A  server generates three-dimensional information. The three-dimensional information is generated using real-time alarm information representing an alarm, VRML schema information and meta-data. A client receives the three dimensional information. A three-dimensional image of a network operations center including a device responsible for the alarm is presented in a GUI. Operating the GUI allows the end user to experience moving through the operations center to the location of the device responsible for the alarm.
Patent CA-2476400-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for generating logic control units for railroad station-based vital computer apparatuses
Inventor: TRAMONTANA FRANCESCO
IPC: B61L21/00
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A method of generating logic control units for railroad station-based vital computer apparatuses, i.e. in railroad station system control units comprisi ng at least one vital computer which, on the basis of a control program operati ng in combination with a logic unit, sends state switching controls to so-calle d yard elements and receives state feedback and/or diagnostic signals from sai d yard elements, said logic unit being generated automatically by a program, based on the surrounding conditions as defined by the station diagram and by a state table, said logic unit being a network of circuits with components operating according to Boolean logic functions and appropriately structured in compliance with the station diagram and with the state table, or said logic control unit being a program which includes algorithms composed of Boolean logic functions, which operate like networks of Boolean logic circuits. According to the invention, a step for checking the correctness of the automatically generated logic unit is provided, which checking step includes the following steps: parallel generation of two logic control units, accordi ng to the same station diagram and the same state table, each being generated b y a different generation program; comparison between the networks of logic circuits or network-simulating logic programs provided by the two different programs to check for structural differences.
Patent CA-2476948-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable hockey puck freezer
Inventor: CONTRINO TONY
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A portable hockey puck freezer consists of a freezable gel as is well known in the art of « ice packs » and is put in a freezer, along with pucks so that when taken out of the freezer, the pucks will stay frozen for several hours until they are needed for playing.
Patent CA-2477871-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WIEDEMANN RALF
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: Use of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24h, measured at 23 ~C and 0 % Equilibrium Relative Humidity, for packaging at least one detergent composition and/or additive comprising at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing said detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, package made of such material and product packaged in such a package.
Patent CA-2478355-A1 (CA)
Title: Cervical collar having enhanced lateral support
Inventor: CALABRESE SALVATORE
IPC: A61F5/055
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A cervical collar (10) having a front collar portion (12) having a chin support portion (40) and generally conforming to the neck, shoulders, and mandible of a wearer. The front collar portion (12), is fabricated from a soft flexible material and a lateral reinforcing support member (30) disposed in the neck region below the mandible bone of the wearer. The support member (30) is fabricated from a substantially incompressible material.
Patent CA-2480200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUBROW ROBERT S
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for use in separating sample materials into different sample components and then isolating one or more of the sample components for further processing or analysis are disclosed. Devices employ configurations that optionally allow a sample material to be electrophoretically separated into sample components in a separation matrix within a separation conduit. The sample components may then be detected in a detection zone in the separation conduit and then selected components shunted to a component collection conduit within the device downstream of the detection zone for further processing or analysis based on information received at the detection zone. Methods of using these devices, and systems that incorporate these devices are also envisioned.
Patent CA-2480475-A1 (CA)
Title: Detecting and countering malicious code in enterprise networks
Inventor: KIDRON YARON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A system and method for detecting and countering malicious code in an enterprise network are provided. A pattern recognition processor monitors local operations on a plurality of local machines connected through an enterprise network, to detect irregular local behavior patterns. An alert ma y be generated after an irregularity in behavior pattern on a local machine is detected. Irregular behavior alerts from a plurality of local machines are analyzed. If similar alerts are received from at least a threshold number of local machines over a corresponding period of time, one or more countermeasu re operations are selected based on the analysis of the irregular behavior alerts. The selected countermeasure operations are communicated to the local machines and performed by the local machines.